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The splash lubrication system has simplicity, reliability, and cheapness within its virtues. However, splash lubrication can work only on very low-revving engines, as otherwise the sump oil would become a frothy mousse. The Norwegian firm,
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which settles into droplets. The oil droplets then pass through drillings to the bearings and thereby lubricate the moving parts. Provided that the bearing is a
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An engine that uses splash lubrication requires neither oil pump nor oil filter. Splash lubrication is an antique system whereby scoops on the
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typically need a pressure feed to maintain the oil film, loss of which leads to overheating and seizure.
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is a rudimentary form of lubrication found in early engines. Such engines could be
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Splash lubrication is still used in modern engines and mechanisms, such as:
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and splash the lubricant upwards towards the cylinders, creating an
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with shaft drive use splash lubrication in the final drive hub.
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An early Sabb engine that would have used splash lubrication.
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con-rod
external combustion engines
stationary steam engines
internal combustion engines
big-ends
connecting rods
sump
oil mist
ball bearing
roller bearing
plain bearings
Sabb Motor
single-cylinder
twin-cylinder
Robinson R22
helicopter
bevel gears
BMW
motorcycles
pre-unit
unit construction
motorcycles
Triumph
BSA

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